Dixie Ham Stew

A down-home delicious stew that my family loves.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups dried black-eyed peas
• 4  cups water
• 2  cups  cubed cooked ham
• 1 (15 ounce) can white hominy, rinsed and drained
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 -2  teaspoon  cajun seasoning or 1 -2  teaspoon  creole seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 1⁄2 cups water
• 4  cups  chopped  collard greens (wash the leaves well) or 4  cups fresh spinach (wash the leaves well)
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Directions

1. Rinse the peas in a colander; drain well.
2. Add the peas and 4 cups water to a saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes; drain and rinse.
4. Add the peas, ham, hominy, frozen okra, onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and pepper to a large slow-cooker.
5. Add in 4 1/2 cups water.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
7. Increase to HIGH setting and add collard greens and tomatoes; cover and cook 10 minutes.
8. Check seasoning to taste and adjust as necessary.
9. Ladle into soup bowls.